How to Travel from
Dar es Salaam to Arua
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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania → Arua, Uganda
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Dar Es Salaam to Arua
Composite routes from Dar Es Salaam to Arua
Cheapest
27 h 15 min
Car
1858 km.
from $102
Other
39 h 19 min
1434 km.
from $77.38
37 h 33 min
1434 km.
from $70.52
47 h 50 min
Train, Taxi
1432 km.
Select a ticket
10 h 33 min
Bus, Plane
1433 km.
from $213.42
39 h 56 min
1434 km.
from $5.43
Route Navigator Dar es Salaam - Arua
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83 м
83 м
Turn left onto Uhuru Street
Uhuru Street, 447 м
447 м
Keep left
1 km 861 м
1 km 861 м
Turn sharp left onto Swahili Street
Swahili Street, 395 м
395 м
Keep left
2 km 849 м
2 km 849 м
Turn right onto Kawawa Road
Kawawa Road, 9 km 836 м
9 km 836 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Kawe Roundabout
Kawe Roundabout, 5 km 996 м
5 km 996 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Africana Drive
Africana Drive, 2 km 618 м
2 km 618 м
Turn right onto Bagamoyo Road
Bagamoyo Road, 47 km 824 м
47 km 824 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto T35
63 km 786 м
63 km 786 м
Turn right onto T2
137 km 579 м
137 km 579 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto T2
21 km 731 м
21 km 731 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto T2
93 km 233 м
93 km 233 м
Turn right onto T2
148 km 565 м
148 km 565 м
Turn right onto T2
6 km 741 м
6 km 741 м
Turn left onto Himo Road, Njia Panda, Holili
Himo Road, Njia Panda, Holili, 12 km 525 м
12 km 525 м
Turn right onto T21
23 km 183 м
23 km 183 м
Turn right
357 м
357 м
Turn left
289 м
289 м
Turn right onto T21
16 km 711 м
16 km 711 м
Turn right onto T21
113 km 321 м
113 km 321 м
Keep left
115 km 980 м
115 km 980 м
Keep right
19 km 851 м
19 km 851 м
Keep right onto Waiyaki Way
Waiyaki Way, 159 м
159 м
Continue onto Waiyaki Way
Waiyaki Way, 22 km 90 м
22 km 90 м
Keep left
300 м
300 м
Turn left onto Kamandura-Maai Mahiu-Narok Road
Kamandura-Maai Mahiu-Narok Road, 56 km 127 м
56 km 127 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Naivasha-Mai Mahiu-Limuru Road
Naivasha-Mai Mahiu-Limuru Road, 1 km 571 м
1 km 571 м
Keep left onto Naivasha-Mai Mahiu
Naivasha-Mai Mahiu, 1 km 522 м
1 km 522 м
Turn slight left onto Nairobi - Nakuru Road
Nairobi - Nakuru Road, 27 km 915 м
27 km 915 м
Turn slight left onto Old Nairobi Road
Old Nairobi Road, 39 km 516 м
39 km 516 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Geoffery Kamau Avenue
Geoffery Kamau Avenue, 1 km 331 м
1 km 331 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto George Morara Road
George Morara Road, 1 km 971 м
1 km 971 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Nakuru Kisumu Road
Nakuru Kisumu Road, 1 km 457 м
1 km 457 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Nakuru-Kisumu Road
Nakuru-Kisumu Road, 13 km 870 м
13 km 870 м
Continue onto Nairobi Road
Nairobi Road, 275 km 166 м
275 km 166 м
Turn right onto Osukuru Road
Osukuru Road, 4 km 678 м
4 km 678 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Mbale - Tororo Road
Mbale - Tororo Road, 1 km 882 м
1 km 882 м
Turn left onto A7
224 м
224 м
Keep left onto Tororo - Magodes - Nabumali
Tororo - Magodes - Nabumali, 43 km 244 м
43 km 244 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Lira - Mbale Road
Lira - Mbale Road, 1 km 512 м
1 km 512 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Kumi Road
Kumi Road, 405 м
405 м
Turn slight left onto Lira - Mbale Road
Lira - Mbale Road, 168 km 313 м
168 km 313 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A7
53 km 379 м
53 km 379 м
At roundabout, take exit 1
255 м
255 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto To Apac
To Apac, 3 km 322 м
3 km 322 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A7
67 km 500 м
67 km 500 м
Turn left onto Gulu - Kampala Road
Gulu - Kampala Road, 10 km 124 м
10 km 124 м
Turn sharp right onto Arua - Kampala Road
Arua - Kampala Road, 156 km 497 м
156 km 497 м
Turn right
1 km 74 м
1 km 74 м
Keep right
2 km 614 м
2 km 614 м
Turn right onto Arua - Pakwach Road
Arua - Pakwach Road, 66 km 278 м
66 km 278 м
Turn right
1 km 801 м
1 km 801 м
Keep left
1 km 211 м
1 km 211 м
Turn right onto Arua - Pakwach Road
Arua - Pakwach Road, 5 km 949 м
5 km 949 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Avenue Road
Avenue Road, 1 km 781 м
1 km 781 м
Turn right onto Hospital Road
Hospital Road, 422 м
422 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Rwandair Express
Website:
rwandair.com/
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
4h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$764.32
Uganda Airlines
Website:
ugandairlines.com/
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$394.90
Eagle Air Uganda
Website:
eagleair-ug.com/
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Arua
Ave. Duration:
18h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$254.77–$471.33
Bus operators
Kidia One Express
Phone:
0729 553637
Email:
Website:
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Bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.30–$40.76
Modern Coast
Bus from Nairobi to Kampala
Ave. Duration:
11h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.70–$52.28
Tahmeed Coach Ltd
Phone:
0724 581902
Website:
tahmeedexpress.com/
Bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$24.20–$44.81
Buscar E.A Limited
Phone:
0790 700700
Email:
Website:
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Bus from Nairobi to Kampala
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.75–$44.81
Bus from Nairobi to Busia
Ave. Duration:
9h 9m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$40.65
Bus from Busia to Kampala
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.03
Classic Coach
Website:
srclassic.com/
Bus from Tunduma Terminal to Berelay
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$94.24
KK Traveller
Bus from Kampala to Arua
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.99
Dar Express Co. Ltd
Phone:
+255 (22) 2860230
Website:
dar-express.com/
Bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Once daily
Train operators
Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority
Website:
tazarasite.com
Train from Dar es salaam to Mbeya
Ave. Duration:
24h 20m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Arua?
The cheapest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Arua is to bus which costs $30.43 - $97.83 and takes 39h 19m.
What is the fastest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Arua?
The fastest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Arua is to fly and bus which takes 10h 33m and costs $141.30 - $282.61 .
Is there a direct bus between Dar es Salaam and Arua?
No, there is no direct bus from Dar es Salaam to Arua. However, there are services departing from Gerezani and arriving at Arua via Dar es Salaam, Nairobi and Kampala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 33m.
How far is it from Dar es Salaam to Arua?
The distance between Dar es Salaam and Arua is 1450 km. The road distance is 1858.9 km.
How do I travel from Dar es Salaam to Arua without a car?
The best way to get from Dar es Salaam to Arua without a car is to bus via Urafiki which takes 37h 33m and costs $34.78 - $92.39 .
How long does it take to get from Dar es Salaam to Arua?
It takes approximately 11h 53m to get from Dar es Salaam to Arua, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Dar es Salaam to Arua bus from?
Dar es Salaam to Arua bus services, operated by Kidia One Express, depart from Dar es Salaam station.
Bus or fly from Dar es Salaam to Arua?
The best way to get from Dar es Salaam to Arua is to fly which takes 11h 53m and costs $195.65 - $423.91 . Alternatively, you can bus via Urafiki, which costs $34.78 - $92.39 and takes 37h 33m.
Where does the Dar es Salaam to Arua bus arrive?
Dar es Salaam to Arua bus services, operated by Kidia One Express, arrive at Nairobi station.
Can I drive from Dar es Salaam to Arua?
Yes, the driving distance between Dar es Salaam to Arua is 1859 km. It takes approximately 28h 13m to drive from Dar es Salaam to Arua.
Where can I stay near Arua?
There are nine+ hotels available in Arua. Prices start at $39.30 per night.
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